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MS in Applied Artificial Intelligence
- Featured among its listing of 34 AI graduate programs – Fortune
- Top 20 Best Online Master’s in Artificial Intelligence 2026 – FindBestDegrees.com
- #12 Best AI Master’s Programs for 2026 – AIDegreePrograms.org
- #8 Best Artificial Intelligence Degree Programs for 2026 – Hakia
- #8 Best Online Master’s Degree in Artificial Intelligence – Intelligent
- #9 Top 25 Online AI Master’s Degree Programs 2026 – Programs.com
- #10 Best Online Master’s in Artificial Intelligence Programs for 2025 – Tech Guide
- #12 in 15 Best Online Master’s in Artificial Intelligence – College Rank
- #5 Best Online Degrees – Artificial Intelligence Master’s – IT Career Finder
- Online Master’s Colleges – Best Online Master’s Programs in Artificial Intelligence for 2025 and Most Affordable Master’s in Artificial Intelligence Online Programs
MS in Applied Data Science
- Data Science Best master’s Data Science Programs – Discover
- #33 Top 50 Affordable Online Master’s in Data Science Programs – Best Colleges
- #20 Most Affordable Online Data Science Master’s Programs – Online Master’s Colleges
- #12 Top 20 Online Data Science Master’s Programs – Online Master’s Colleges
MS in Cyber Security Engineering
- National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- #5 Best Online Master’s in Cybersecurity for 2025 – Fortune
MS in Cyber Security Operations and Leadership
- #4 Best Online Master’s in Internet Security Degree Programs – Online Masters
- National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- #5 Best Online Master’s in Cybersecurity for 2025 – Fortune
MS in Engineering, Sustainability and Health
- Gold STARS Rating – Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASCHE)
MS in Health Care Informatics
- HIMSS Approved Education Partner
- HIMSS Academic Organizational Affiliate
- #14 Best Online Master’s in Health Informatics Degree Programs – Online Masters
- Best Online Military-Friendly Program in Health Informatics Degrees – Best Colleges
- Best Online Master’s in Health Informatics – Best College Reviews
- #10 15 Best Campus Master’s in Nursing & Healthcare Informatics – Best Health Degrees
- #18 Best Online Master’s in Health Informatics Degree Programs – OnlineColleges.net
- #20 Best Online Master’s in Health Informatics – College Rank
- #10 Best Online Health Informatics Master’s Programs – Forbes Advisor
- Top Graduate Degree Programs – Healthcare Management Degree Guide
- #4 in Best Health Informatics Master’s Programs 2026 – Online Master’s Colleges
MS in Law Enforcement and Public Safety Leadership
- #1 Best Online Master’s in Public Safety Administration Degree Programs – Online Masters
- #2 Best Online Master’s in Law Enforcement Administration Degree Programs – Online Masters
- #18 Best Online Master’s in Criminal Justice 2026 – U.S. News & World Report
- Ranked in Best Online Master’s in Criminal Justice 2025 – U.S. News & World Report
- Ranked in Best Online Master’s in Criminal Justice 2024 – U.S. News & World Report
- Ranked in Best Online Master’s in Criminal Justice 2023 – U.S. News & World Report
- Ranked in Best Online Master’s in Criminal Justice 2022 – U.S. News & World Report
- Ranked in Best Online Master’s in Criminal Justice 2021 – U.S. News & World Report
- Ranked in Best Online Master’s in Criminal Justice 2020 – U.S. News & World Report
- Ranked in Best Online Master’s in Criminal Justice 2019 – U.S. News & World Report
MS in Learning Design and Technology
- #21 Best Online Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction Degree Programs – Online Masters
MSN in Nursing Leadership
- Ranked in Best Grad Schools for Nursing Degrees 2025 – U.S. News & World Report
- The MSN in Nursing Leadership at the University of San Diego is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education – ccneaccredidation.org
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